Mary Elaine Chipman Obituary in Grande Prairie at Oliver's Funeral Home & Crematorium

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Mary Elaine Chipman

September 24, 1947 - June 15, 2025

Obituary For Mary Elaine Chipman

Mary Elaine Chipman, resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta, formerly of Spaniards Bay, NFLD, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Grande Prairie at the age of 77 years.

Mary was born on September 24, 1947, at Spaniards Bay, NFLD. She completed high school at Ascension Collegiate. She worked at various sales-related positions in the area. Mary moved to Yellowknife with her husband Bill, son Todd and daughter Kelly in 1984. She retired from Yellowknife in 2008, moved back to NFLD for a couple of years and then made the decision to relocate to Grande Prairie where she lived with her family.

She had a very straight forward personality, she called a spade a spade, loved a game of cards, and was an avid crocheter in her younger years. Mary loved music (especially her husbands). She endured many medical issues throughout her life, she survived it all, but cancer took its toll on her. She loved babies and would always stop to say hello to people passing in the mall or Walmart or on the street to acknowledge little babies and children.

She was a beautiful person, gone too soon, Rest in Peace.

She will be sadly missed by her husband Bill Chipman, her children: Todd (Chloe) Chipman, Kelly Chipman. Grandchildren; Kalina, Kory, Ryan, David, and Mitchell. Great grandchildren Logan, Lily and Rowan. She is survived by her sister Beatrice, brother Harry (Michelle), sisters Daisy (Phil), Brenda (Gary) and brothers-in-laws Wayne (Bev) and Rod (Edna) Chipman.

She is predeceased by her parents Lincoln and Dorothy Gosse, parents-in-law Nathaniel and Naida Chipman, sister Hazel (Israel) Smith, brother-in-law Ed Smith and brother Wayne.

The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 pm at Oliver’s Funeral Home (10005 107 Ave) Grande Prairie, Alberta

Memorial Donations may be made to Alberta Cancer Foundation - www.albertacancer.ca/

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June 20, 2025

Yvonne & Kenneth Parsons

Bill, Kelly, Todd and all Family members in Alberta and Newfoundland, we are sending our deepest condolences to you all. I have many fond memories of Mary coming to our home in Harbour Grace when I was a little girl. Always a hug, kiss and a chuckle. I remember my Mom telling me many times how Mary was her flower girl when she got married. Keep your memories close, she will always be with you. Yvonne(Pike) & Kenneth Parsons Harbour Grace, NL
June 20, 2025

Gail Butt

Thoughts and prayers to all the family Mary was one of my bestest friends. She was the one responsible for introducing me and hubby Glenn. The most beautiful kind, sweet loving lady I have ever known. You will be missed more than you know. Rest easy girl until we meet again
June 20, 2025

Len & Linda Morgan

Bill, Todd, Kelly and family, Linda and I send our sincere condolences, and our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Many fond memories of of Mary & Bill when we were able to see them. Rest in peace cousin Mary.
June 19, 2025

Judy and David Sheaves

Bill,Kelly,Todd and all family members we extend our sincere condolences at this difficult time.Fond memories of Mary in Spaniards Bay.Some great times were had. Thoughts and prayers are with all the family.Rest in Peace Mary.

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